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Astellas Pharma

Global pharma advancing oncology, gene therapy

CMC Digital Product Manager

Technical Product ManagementPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Fundamental knowledge of enterprise IT, including systems, cloud platforms, networks, databases, and APIs.
  • Fundamental knowledge of data engineering and data management, including databases, data models, and system and data integration.
  • Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, CMC, research and development, or manufacturing processes, or willingness to develop such knowledge.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technology and solution requirements.
  • Ability to collaborate across Business, Digital/IT, and external partners.
  • Ability to manage project scope, issues, risks, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Business-level Japanese communication skills.
  • English communication skills sufficient to work effectively with global teams.
  • Willingness to continuously learn new digital technologies and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
  • Problem-solving ability, including structuring problems, identifying root causes, and developing solutions or workarounds.

Responsibilities

  • Support development and execution of the digital transformation strategy and roadmap for CMC.
  • Lead implementation, enhancement, and adoption of CMC digital solutions such as PLM/PIMS, ELN, and Veeva Vault.
  • Drive integration of CMC data from ELN, analytical systems, and business applications into platforms such as Databricks, enabling reusable and scalable data products.
  • Contribute to CMC data governance, including data models, metadata, data quality, lineage, and access control.
  • Develop and deploy analytics solutions using tools such as Power BI to support process improvement, KPI monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, including Generative AI and AI Agents, and explore their application to CMC business processes.
  • Collaborate with CMC Research, Process Development, Technology Transfer, Manufacturing, Quality, and other functions to identify opportunities for data utilization, automation, and process transformation.
  • Translate business requirements into feasible digital solutions and architectures in collaboration with Digital/Technology teams and external partners.
  • Manage digital initiatives from PoC and pilot through production and scale-up, including project scope, budget, risks, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Drive adoption of digital solutions through training, communication, and change-management activities.
  • Collaborate with Global CMC and Digital/Technology teams to scale solutions and best practices across regions and sites.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with cloud and data platforms such as Databricks and Microsoft Azure.
  • Experience implementing or integrating life-science and manufacturing systems such as ELN, LIMS, MES, PLM/PIMS, Veeva, or SAP.
  • Experience building analytics solutions and dashboards using Power BI or Qlik Sense.
  • Experience with system and data integration technologies such as APIs, ETL/ELT, and data pipelines.
  • Knowledge or experience in data governance, metadata management, data lineage, or master data management.
  • Experience evaluating or implementing Generative AI, RAG, AI Agents, or other AI-enabled business solutions.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical computerized-system requirements such as GxP, CSV/CSA, data integrity, and security.
  • Experience with Agile or Product Management approaches for system delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Experience working on global and cross-functional projects.
  • Experience managing external vendors or system integrators.
  • Relevant certifications in IT, cloud, data, security, or project management, such as Microsoft Azure, Databricks, ITIL, or PMP.
  • Business-level English proficiency.

About the Company

Astellas Pharma

Global pharma advancing oncology, gene therapy

Astellas develops medicines for diseases with high unmet medical needs, focusing on oncology, urology, nephrology, and ophthalmology. It uses precision medicine and next-generation modalities such as targeted protein degradation, cell and gene therapies, and immuno-oncology to treat complex diseases. Its Focus Area Approach lets it rapidly reallocate resources to promising breakthroughs, and it collaborates openly through innovation hubs and venture investments. Its goal is to translate science into life-changing therapies and expand global patient access while pursuing ESG commitments and a net-zero supply chain.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1894

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